*The Machinist communicates with the designer to determine the best way to manufacture the desired plastic part. The Machinist is also responsible for determining the set-up, adjusting and maintaining equipment, producing the parts, creating the programming instruction for the parts being manufactured and inspecting the finished products to ensure they meet all specifications.

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FOCUS AREA

Team Support

SUCCESS STATEMENT

*Noble Plastics provides an excellent product and exceptional internal and external customer service because team members support each other and are team players.

• PERFORMANCE STANDARD

• Assist team members with problems and use various techniques to solve problems.

• Support engineering with automation.

• Share knowledge of how to get information to outside vendors, how to design parts, knowledge of machines and brain storm about issues.

• Work with automation for one off manufacturing process.

• Rebuild or remake broken parts if needed.

• Assist with designing and layout of equipment and fixtures. Design fixtures, tooling and parts to meet special engineering needs.

• Analyze designs and make recommendations to engineering for design modifications regarding construction and function of parts when requested.

FOCUS AREA

Set Up & Operate Machine Equipment

SUCCESS STATEMENT

*Proper set up and operation of machines to ensure safety, quality and specifications are maintained in the finished product.

• PERFORMANCE STANDARD

• Write programming instructions for parts being manufactured, configure machine tools based on detailed specification provided by engineering and design team in the Green Book.

• Machine mold parts that require high level of accuracy or secondary machine by:

  • Design the process

  • Design the fixturing

  • Design end of arm tooling

  • Provide instructions to operators once system is set up.

• Set up machines with fixtures for secondary machining.

• Design and create functional end of arm tooling and problem solve to modify parts as needed.

• Support the production process in routine or high-priority tooling repairs, using robot to remake and redesign parts of the end of arm tooling molding process.

• Solve tooling issues by identifying productivity of tooling, evaluating performance and requirements.

• Fabricate prototypes and replicate components as needed.

• Check parts to ensure conformance to tolerances and specified dimensions.

• Forward completed parts to QA, engineering or production based on the stage in the process.

• Perform maintenance on all machines in area and computer equipment including:

  • Running tests

  • Replacing worn or broken parts

  • Keeping inventory of parts and supplies needed to operate equipment.

• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.

FOCUS AREA

Documentation

SUCCESS STATEMENT

*Documentation of process and results is compiled to ensure Noble Plastics is in compliance with specifications for each project.

• PERFORMANCE STANDARD

• Document all work completed on required production or tooling work.

• Use Inventor-HSM, IQMS and other necessary software to design, create, inspect, customize and track work completed.

• Report any discrepancies on internal documentation, such as bills of materials, work orders, work instructions, inspection plans, etc.

• Outline and document step-by-step processes followed to program equipment for specific jobs.

• Write and maintain inspection and programming logs.

FOCUS AREA

Quoting

SUCCESS STATEMENT

*Specifications are accurately interpreted, and needs identified ensuring the most accurate quote possible.

• **PERFORMANCE STANDARDS **

• Assist with secondary machining process quote related research by:

  • Determine process

  • Identify what tooling needs to be purchased and charged back to customer

  • Create spreadsheet with estimated tooling production times and material final costs

  • Provide information to sales and leadership information needed for quoting and other decisions.

FOCUS AREA

Safety, Compliance & Knowledge Development

SUCCESS STATEMENT

*Noble Plastics maintains a safe, compliant work environment. Knowledge is developed to maintain Noble Plastic’s exceptional reputation for quality and customer satisfaction.

• PERFORMANCE STANDARD

• Wear PPEs and replace PPEs as needed.

• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner to prevent injury to self, others and other equipment.

• Keep area clean to minimize accidents.

• Actively participate in company meetings.

• Maintain up to date knowledge of IQMS and other software by watching videos, completing training and practical use.

• Staff abreast of company policies and procedures.

• Evaluate procedures and recommend modifications to improved efficiency with setup and production.

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You should be proficient in:

• Troubleshooting Skills
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Manual Machining Skills